The role of Team Vicar-Mission Enabler in the Isle of Ely Villages Benefice is a significant part-time post, caring for the people and growing the mission of these parishes in the Deanery of Ely.
These villages have been working together as part of deanery planning and look forward to working with a new Team Rector & Team Vicar who will help them to develop this further and flourish in their distinctive mission and ministries.
You will be supported in your role by a wealth of ordained and lay colleagues from the benefice and the wider deanery and cathedral and diocesan community. Our new diocesan office sits within this benefice creating a nerve centre of central support. Deanery chapter is a warm and resourceful place. There are oases of spiritual sustenance throughout the Deanery and Diocese.
We are excited to invite applications for this unique and creative post. It offers an exceptional opportunity for a priest with gifts in ministry and mission development. You will help shape the culture of a new benefice spanning 11 villages at the heart of our diocese, close to the Cathedral City of Ely.
We seek a priest, however new to or experienced in ministry, who is:
- Confident in God and unfailingly kind with people.
- Inspiring in their teaching and committed to lifelong learning.
- Forward thinking in mission, able to guide our parishes to develop their mission initiatives.
- Collaborative - with a track record of developing healthy teams and releasing capability.
- Humble - able to balance visibility within our communities whilst still enabling others to shine.
- Relatable – able to win the trust & friendship of our rich and diverse communities.
- Self-starting, resilient, courageous & hospitable.
Further Details and how to Apply
- Informal enquiries Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech, Telephone 07415 757527
- Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 2 April 2025
- Interviews: Wednesday 30 April 2025
- Benefice Profile - click here
- Application Form - click here
- Equality Monitoring Form (to be returned with your Application Form) – click here
- Please note that Applications must be submitted by email to archdeacon.handw@elydiocese.org
Safer Recruitment in the Diocese of Ely
The Diocese of Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to undertake safeguarding checks and training relevant to their role and to adhere to the Church of England’s safeguarding policies and procedures . Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
The Diocese of Ely is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.